Apple TV+ is doubling down on its Monsterverse commitment, releasing the official trailer for the second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters today, . The trailer promises a collision of titans – Godzilla, Kong, and a new, formidable threat dubbed Titan X – and a deeper dive into the mysteries surrounding the shadowy Monarch organization.
Season two is set to premiere on , with weekly episodes dropping through . The returning cast includes Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett, and Anders Holm, all navigating the escalating crisis.
The first season followed siblings investigating their family’s connection to Monarch in the wake of the 2014 Godzilla event. Their search led them to Lee Shaw, portrayed by Kurt Russell in the present and Wyatt Russell in flashbacks, revealing the organization’s early days. Season two picks up directly from the season one finale, where Cate Randa (Anna Sawai), Keiko (Mari Yamamoto), and May (Kiersey Clemons) arrived on Skull Island two years prior.
According to the official synopsis, the new season will see the fate of Monarch – and the world – hanging in the balance. The narrative will unfold on Skull Island, exploring a mysterious village and the emergence of Titan X, described as an “ancient force” with “unmatched power.” The ripple effects of past events will continue to complicate relationships, blurring the lines between allies and enemies as a “titan event” looms.
The trailer highlights the sheer scale of the threat posed by Titan X, a bioluminescent creature that rises from the ocean depths. Kurt Russell’s Lee Shaw states in the trailer, “What we have is something bigger than [Kong and Godzilla],” before the Titan wraps its tentacles around a ship and drags it underwater. The solution, according to Shaw, is clear: “To destroy a monster, it takes another monster. We need Kong and Godzilla.”
While details about Titan X remain scarce, Apple and Legendary have emphasized its unique nature, calling it “a living cataclysm” and noting that its arrival causes the world to “hold its breath.” The trailer offers glimpses of Kong and Godzilla preparing for battle, suggesting a team-up to combat the new threat.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is produced by Legendary Television, with Chris Black serving as showrunner for season two. Matt Shakman, Joby Harold, and others are executive producers, and Toho Co., Ltd. – the company behind Godzilla – is also involved in the production.
This isn’t the only Monsterverse content in development at Apple TV+. A prequel series focusing on a young Lee Shaw, with Wyatt Russell reprising his role, is also in the works, further expanding the universe.
The series has garnered attention, though not without some critical assessment. A review of the first season by Collider’s Chase Hutchinson acknowledged shortcomings in execution but praised the show’s potential and Kurt Russell’s performance. Hutchinson noted that the series “seems relatively confident in letting its story have room to breathe and not getting too caught up in connections to the broader universe.”
The upcoming season promises to build on that foundation, delivering a larger-scale conflict and further unraveling the secrets of the Monsterverse. With Godzilla x Kong: Supernova slated for 2027, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two serves as a crucial bridge, setting the stage for the next chapter in the epic saga.
